At least 12 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand's northeast
The accident took place on morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 k.m. (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok, on a train bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.
The Infiltration of Thailands State Power Structure by Wa Networks
From border militias to ballot boxes: the expanding reach of Wa power in Thailand.
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela released, U.S. says
It comes after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro in a stunning nighttime raid earlier this month
Indonesia to maintain B40 biodiesel policy this year: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has confirmed that Indonesia will maintain its mandatory ...
Irans government accused the United States of seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention
Trump flips off antagonizing worker at Ford plant in Michigan
Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, speaking with the media at an event later, called the incident unfortunate and said he was embarrassed by it
PMCAF Thailand visited Jakarta to honor award-winning teacher
A delegation from the Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation (PMCAF) of Thailand visited Jakarta to recognize and ...
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe, could be held in contempt
Clintons call investigation a partisan exercise in letter to Representative James Comer, who threatens contempt charges for non-compliance
Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that U.S. is considering taking over island
Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland's minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are very, very worried about the U.S. rhetoric.
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire: UN
The UN children's agency UNICEF said that at least 60 boys and 40 girls had been killed in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory since early October
Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election, orders rights groups to halt work
President Museveni seeks to extend rule, has changed constitution twice; UN reports rights violations, Uganda says actions justified
Cirata solar plant on track, gaining global attention: UAE's Masdar
The United Arab Emirates stateowned renewable energy company Masdar announced that the Cirata Floating Solar ...
Indonesia committed to resolving undocumented citizenship: minister
Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra highlighted the ...
Four W Sumatra districts need special attention after floods: minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stated that four regencies in West Sumatra still require special attention ...
Syrian army declares closed military zone east of Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurds
The army's statement on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) said armed groups should withdraw to the area east of the Euphrates River
Watch: Catholic priest DJs in Beirut nightclub, sparking backlash and debate
Trump to attend World Economic Forum meet in Davos; strong India delegation expected, organisers say
WEF President and CEO Borge Brende said the five-day annual meeting beginning January 18 will have a hard look at Ukraine, Gaza and Latin America, including Venezuela
Indonesia allocates Rp5 T to restore flood-hit rice fields in Sumatra
The Ministry of Agriculture has allocated approximately Rp5 trillion (around US$296.7 million) to restore rice fields ...
China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
The government bristled at former U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to strengthen relations with Europe, Australia, India, Canada and others to confront China
Indonesia dismisses impact of Trump's anti-Iran tariff policy
Indonesia is not concerned by a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on countries that ...
RI Govt prioritizes administrative sanctions in fishery import cases
Indonesias Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is prioritizing administrative sanctions to curb violations ...
Prabowo reaffirms commitment to Nusantara dev as strategic project
President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the development of Nusantara (IKN), ...
Daily Quiz: On Somaliland and South Yemen
In recent weeks, Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state while across the Gulf of Aden, separatist factions renewed calls for the re-establishment of South Yemen. A quiz on the two breakaway regions
Resistance Keeps Punishing Myanmar Junta Forces in Eastern Bago
Peoples Defense Forces continue to inflict heavy losses on junta troops in a concerted campaign coinciding with the regime-organized election.
Indonesia says environmental restoration Is Vvtal for human survival
Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono has warned that environmental restoration is not merely an option but ...
Isabella Bai, Founder and CEO of INFIFORCE, has pointed out the core bottleneck of AI industry at the Not Quite ...
Prabowo's visit reinforces commitment to IKN development: Lawmaker
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his full support for the development of Indonesias future capital, ...
Ukraine says it hit Russian drone factory in Rostov region
The destruction of this facility will reduce the enemys capacity to produce drones and weaken the Russian aggressors ability to strike civilian targets on Ukrainian territory, says the Ukrainian military
Prabowo targets energy self-sufficiency in five years via solar power
President Prabowo Subianto stated that he aims to optimize solar power plants nationwide to achieve energy ...
InfiMotion Technology Showcases Leading E-Drive Solutions at CES 2026
As the premier global tech event kicking off the new year, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) opened grandly in Las ...
Indonesia, Azerbaijan explore deeper cultural and literary cooperation
Indonesias Ministry of Culture has begun exploring broader cooperation with the government of Azerbaijan in the ...
Bali confirms 2 Super Flu cases in Denpasar, health office urges calm
The Bali Province Health Office has discovered two positive cases of Super Flu, or influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, in ...
From Experiment to Community: iQIYI's Two AI Initiatives Spotlight the Human Core of Creation
iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, is redefining creative collaboration by integrating AI into ...
Govt continues economic package program to maintain growth
The Indonesian government decided to continue the provision of the Economic Package Program in 2026 as part of its ...
Football vision, talents, fans lure Herdman to coach Indonesia
English football manager John Herdman stated that a clear vision, quality players, and fanatic football fans played a ...
Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler as Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific
Schaeffler, the leading motion technology company, announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) ...
France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again
While improvements were recorded in heavy-emitting sectors like industry, agriculture and transport, they remained virtually flat in energy and waste treatment, Citepa, a non-profit organisation, says
Fans bid farewell to Indian Idol winner who was 'pride' of Gorkha community
Prashant Tamang, who won the popular Indian Idol reality show in 2007, died this week at the age of 43.
North Sumatra allocates Rp430 billion for post-disaster recovery
Governor Bobby Nasution announced Rp430 billion (US$27.2 million) for North Sumatra recovery, prioritizing ...
SHAREit Group Upgrades to AI-Powered Mobile Ad Platform to Drive Growth in Emerging Markets
SHAREit Group(SHAREit or the Company), a next-generation internet technology ...
Indonesian expert backs local foods over cow's milk for children
A nutritionist at Indonesias top referral hospital says childrens protein and calcium needs can be met ...
Taiwan says reached 'general consensus' with U.S. on trade deal
Both sides are currently discussing the schedule for a concluding meeting, and an announcement will be made once it is confirmed, the Office of Trade Negotiations said in a statement.
Indonesia targets completion of 35 fishermen villages by Jan 2026
The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry aims to complete the construction of 35 Red and White Fishermen ...
East Java leads Sekolah Rakyat program rollout with 26 schools
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said her province currently hosts 26 fully operational schools under the ...
Indonesia's defense minister highlights Bosnia ties with mosque visit
Indonesias Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited the Soeharto Mosque in Sarajevo during an official trip ...
U.S. lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
The lawmakers will meet with high-level Danish and Greenlandic government officials and business leaders, according to the aide, granted anonymity ahead of a formal announcement
Southern Lampung police hunt ringleader after 122-kg meth bust
Indonesian police are hunting the alleged ringleader of a national methamphetamine syndicate after officers foiled the ...
Vice President Gibran to visit Wamena in Highland Papua's Jayawijaya
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is scheduled to begin an official visit to Wamena, Jayawijaya ...
Indonesia builds foundation in becoming global food leader
The late President Soekarno once said, Food matters are the life and death of a nation. He conveyed ...
Minister Sjamsoeddin seeks closer defense partnership with Pakistan
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin is striving to strengthen defense cooperation with the Pakistani ...
Village co-ops to tackle job scarcity, says Cooperatives Minister
Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives program is designed as a ...
Indonesia confident of 16--17.6M foreign tourist arrivals in 2026
The Indonesian government is confident in achieving the target of 16 million to 17.6 million foreign tourist visits by ...
Iran protest Live: U.S. officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran
The death toll from Irans nationwide protests has reached at least 646 people killed, with the number expected to rise further, says activists
Balikpapan refinery revamp cuts fuel imports by 5.8M KL: Lahadalia
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, said the Balikpapan Refinery revitalization project, ...
Minnesota sue Trump admin to stop immigration crackdown
The lawsuit accuses the Republican Trump administration of violating free speech rights by targeting a progressive state that favours Democrats and welcomes immigrants
-Franklin Sports, a leading brand in the sporting goods industry, is proud to announce the signing of ...
Trump says working well with Venezuelas new leaders, open to meeting
Donald Trumps upbeat remarks came just over a week after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was seized in a U.S. special forces raid and brought to New York to face drug trafficking charges
Balikpapan RDMP boosts national energy self-sufficiency: Minister
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the operation of the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master ...
Ex-refugee takes over as UNHCR chief
A former Iraqi president, Barham Salih, 65, became the first former head of state to run the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) at the start of the year
North Sumatra's Medan has returned to normal post-disaster: Minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said that Medanis among the regions that have returned to normal following a ...
President targets 82 mln beneficiaries MBG by the end of 2026
President Prabowo Subianto said the government is targeting 82 million beneficiaries of the Free Nutritional Meal ...
Indonesia to begin 34 waste-to-energy projects, Prabowo says
President Prabowo Subianto announced on Monday that Indonesia will begin 34 waste-to-energy (WtE) projects this year as ...
Prabowo reports 20 percent fertilizer price cut, higher farmer welfare
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his government has reduced fertilizer prices by 20 percent through major ...
Indonesia achieved rice self-sufficiency as of December 31, 2025
President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia officially achieved rice self-sufficiency as of December 31, ...
Prabowo makes first presidential visit to new capital Nusantara
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Indonesias new capital, Nusantara (IKN), located in North Penajam Paser ...
Nine areas in North Sulawesi are at risk of extreme weather: BMKG
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that nine districts and cities in North Sulawesi ...
Indonesia aims to enroll 500,000 students in People's Schools by 2030
Indonesia aims to enroll more than 500,000 students in its Peoples Schools program by 2030 as the ...
BMKG warns of peak rainy season in West Nusa Tenggara
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has urged residents of West Nusa Tenggara to remain alert as ...
Prabowo targets 60,000 village cooperatives by end-2026
Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto has set a target of operating at least 60,000 Red and White ...
Prabowo inaugurates Indonesia's largest oil refinery in Balikpapan
President Prabowo Subianto on Monday inaugurated the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project at Refinery Unit V ...
Urban village heads frontline in disaster handling: BPBD
The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has reminded urban village heads of their role as the front line in flood ...
Prabowo urges military and police support for Sekolah Rakyat program
President Prabowo Subianto has urged the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) to ...
Indonesia plans single-price rice policy starting 2026
The Indonesian government plans to implement a national single-price rice policy starting in 2026 to reduce price ...
Sekolah Rakyat boosts students health and learning within 6 months
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the Sekolah Rakyat program has delivered tangible improvements in ...
Myanmar Junta Election Inspector Killed in Magwe Ambush
Death toll mounts amid resistance to poll widely seen as a scam to prolong military rule.
Prabowo opens 166 Sekolah Rakyat tuition-free schools nationwide
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 166 tuitionfree schools dedicated to children from economically ...
Pope Leo meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at Vatican
In a major foreign policy speech on Friday, the Pope decried the use of military force as a means of achieving diplomatic goals and called for human rights to be protected in Venezuela
Heavy rain disrupts 109 flights at Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Some 109 flights experienced a delay at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Monday due to bad ...
Disaster risks in Greater Jakarta: floods, seism, urban challenges
During the rainy season of late 2025 and early 2026, several regions in Indonesia experienced hydrometeorological ...
Rohingya targeted for destruction by Myanmar, ICJ hears
Genocide trial over 2017 crackdown in Rakhine State gets underway in the Hague as over 1 million Rohingya Muslims shelter in Bangladesh refugee camps.
Inequality top economic concern for youth globally: WEF survey
The World Economic Forums Youth Pulse 2026: Insights from the Next Generation for a Changing World 2026 report sought to know how the next generation is interpreting, and responding to, rapid economic, political, technological and environmental change
Indonesia's Prabowo targets zero extreme poverty by end of his term
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating extreme poverty in the country by ...
Prabowo targets 500 Sekolah Rakyat by 2029
President Prabowo Subianto expressed his ambition to establish 500 Sekolah Rakyat by 2029 as part of efforts to break ...
Minister reaffirms Sekolah Rakyat to lift children from poverty
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf reaffirmed the governments commitment to uplifting children from poor ...
Minister urges womens role in achieving Golden Indonesia 2045
Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi said women must play an active role in ...
Thailands Political Trajectory in 2026
Thailands Feb. 9 election will probably be free and fairbut the reactionary establishment will only tolerate the result if current prime minister Anutin wins, says Thitinan Pongsudhirak.
Iran internet shutdown has lasted over 84 hours, says monitor
As Iran wakes up to a new day, metrics show the national internet blackout is past the 84 hour mark, monitor Netblocks said
World Court opens landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case
It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice, will hear in full in over a decade
Indonesia targets 4 million tons of rice reserves through 2029
The Indonesian government aims to maintain a four-million-ton rice reserve through 2029, supported by a 2026 harvest ...
Indonesia to open free medical schools, Prabowo says
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his government will open free medical schools to address the country's ...
